Dell VPLEX vs IBM Spectrum Virtualize comparison

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We performed a comparison between Dell VPLEX and IBM Spectrum Virtualize based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Its mirroring capabilities allow for data to be mirrored across two different data centers, so if one center were to crash or fail, the other center could take over and keep everything running smoothly.""The best feature of VPLEX storage is its ability to consolidate storage. It also provides the highest RPO and RTOs for replication technology. VPLEX enables application mobility.""Mobility enables us to carry out an internal migration of data.""Dell's technical support is awesome. We received instant support from EMC as long as we had an active contract."

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"I like that it can virtualize more than three hundred storage providers.""Compared to other storage vendors, the solution is quite convenient to use."

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Cons
"VPLEX's engine-based architecture is complex, so the implementation is challenging and takes more time. It's also difficult to fix hardware issues. When an appliance fails, it takes Dell EMC a long time to fix it because spare parts are in short supply.""There can be delays in getting performance reports.""Dell VPLEX should improve its integration and user interface and be easier to configure.""The initial setup is complex."

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"The solution could have a better built-in performance monitor.""I would like to see more baseline replication and integration with the operating system between Vmware and IBMI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "VPLEX is a little bit expensive in my personal opinion."
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  • "I think it is a good value for the price."
  • "The pricing is pretty good."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Dell's technical support is awesome. We received instant support from EMC as long as we had an active contract.
    Top Answer:This is an enterprise solution so licensing costs are generally on the higher side. There will be additional costs if you want to do a network cluster for business servers.
    Top Answer:Dell VPLEX should improve its integration and user interface and be easier to configure. Any EMX product, be it PowerMax, VMAX, or DMAX, works based on the CLI. A person has to be very good at running… more »
    Top Answer:Compared to other storage vendors, the solution is quite convenient to use.
    Top Answer:The pricing is pretty good. I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten. We have to pay for additional licenses.
    Top Answer:The solution could have a better built-in performance monitor. I use a different product for performance monitoring.
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    2nd
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    4
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    9.0
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    Overview
    Wth EMC VPLEX you can deploy next-generation virtualization architecture to enable simultaneous information access within, between, and across data centers, move applications, virtual machines, and data in and between data centers without impacting users and deliver application and data availability within the data center and over distance with full infrastructure utilization and zero downtime.

    IBM Spectrum Virtualize is a dependable solution that improves data value, security, and simplicity for new and existing storage infrastructure. Proven over 12 years in thousands of deployments, its innovative virtualization capabilities help organizations achieve better data economics by supporting new workloads that are critical to their success. IBM Spectrum Virtualize software helps make new and existing storage more effective and standardizes functions traditionally deployed separately in disk systems for greater flexibility and potentially lower costs.

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    Sample Customers
    Kindred Healthcare, Regis Aged Care, WeBank SpA, Panduit, Munson Healthcare
    Pelephone, Sprint IT Enterprise Services
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider38%
    Healthcare Company25%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Government13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Healthcare Company6%
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    Healthcare Company20%
    University15%
    Retailer10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Dell VPLEX is ranked 2nd in Storage Management with 4 reviews while IBM Spectrum Virtualize is ranked 15th in Software Defined Storage (SDS) with 2 reviews. Dell VPLEX is rated 7.2, while IBM Spectrum Virtualize is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Dell VPLEX writes "It's an excellent solution for data mobility and disaster recovery, but the CLI can be difficult for beginners". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Spectrum Virtualize writes "A highly scalable product that is relatively easy to use and set up". Dell VPLEX is most compared with NetApp OnCommand and IBM SAN Volume Control, whereas IBM Spectrum Virtualize is most compared with VMware vSAN, IBM Spectrum Scale, VxRail, DataCore SANsymphony and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP.

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